Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory Program - Boone NC Five Star Center License

484 HOWARD STREET , BOONE NC 28608
(828) 262-3006

About the Provider

Description: The Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory Program (LBCDLP) is influenced by a number of theorists, including Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner, and Howard Gardner. The infant-toddler program draws upon the works of Magda Gerber and her concept of responsive caregiving. One particular source of inspiration is Reggio Emilia, a small town in northern Italy whose infant-toddler and preschool programs have received worldwide acclaim.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 95000139
  • Capacity: 46
  • Age Range: 0 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-08-06
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-01-30 Announced Inspection Yes
2026-01-30 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3 there was a charging station that had open USB ports that should be plugged or kept out of reach of children. During today’s visit the assistant director moved it up on a shelf out of reach.
2026-01-30 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1 there was a soap that belonged to a teacher that is required to be kept out of reach of children that was lower than five feet. The lead teacher moved it up on a shelf during my observation.
2026-01-30 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1 there was a bag of diapers which was plastic under the changing table. The teacher stated that a parent had put them in there this morning. She removed them immediately.
2026-01-30 Violation 1890 .0701(d)
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One new staff, (H.A.) that started as a substitute, did not have a medical exam on file.
2026-01-05 Announced Inspection No
2025-06-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-19 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch at the base of the slides needs to be fluffed and replenished to meet the 6 inches deep requirement.
2025-02-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-12 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, an activity plan was not posted.
2025-02-12 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2, there was plastic lower than 5 feet.
2025-02-12 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new employee had a medical on file that was older than 12 months.
2025-02-12 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new employee had a TB test on file that was older than 12 months.
2025-02-12 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One employee did not have a completed background check on file.
2025-02-12 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new employee did not have the first two weeks orientation complete.

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